December Auto Sales Soar: Maruti Entry-Level Doubles, Royal Enfield Total Sales Up 30%

• Maruti Suzuki's total sales surged 22.2% in December, with domestic passenger vehicle sales up 37.5% and Alto/S-Presso sales nearly doubling by 92%.
• Royal Enfield (Eicher Motors) reported a 30% increase in total sales, though models over 350cc saw a 19% decline.
• Mahindra and Mahindra's total sales rose 26%, driven by a 23% jump in domestic PV sales and a 39% increase in tractor sales.
• Other automakers like Steel Strip Wheels, VST Tillers, Escorts Kubota, and SML Mahindra also recorded significant sales growth.
• VAHAN data showed a 9% rise in overall registrations, with strong performance in PV, CV, and 3-wheelers, while 2-wheelers lagged.

Why It Matters: December saw robust auto sales across most segments, with Maruti and M&M leading, despite some two-wheeler segment challenges.